Independence Day activities

If fireworks aren't your thing or you're looking for fun daytime activities, the region offers all-American events throughout the Independence Day weekend. Here is a list.

Children's Parade
The Felida neighborhood tradition also includes exhibits, games and two presentations on the Lewis and Clark Expedition. Activities include antique fire engine rides, face painting, button making, free food and displays.

• When: The parade is at 11:15 a.m. today and returns to Felida Park at 11:35 a.m., when the activities begin; presentations about Lewis and Clark are at 12:30 p.m. and 1:30 p.m.
• Where: Felida Community Park, Northwest 122nd Street west of Northwest 36th Avenue, Vancouver.
• Admission: Free.
• Telephone: 360-573-4030.

Historic Log House Tours
Guided tours explore nearly 100 years of Pomeroy family history. The five upstairs bedrooms are furnished with heirlooms from the 1920s through the 1960s.

• When: Tours from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, and 1-4 p.m. Sundays through Aug. 30.
• Where: Pomeroy Living History Farm, 20902 N.E. Lucia Falls Road, Yacolt.
• Admission: $3.
• Telephone: 360-686-3537.
• On the Web: pomeroyfarm.org.

Historic Steam Logging Demonstration
The Pomeroy Living History Farm offers a steam logging operation. A working steam donkey, as well as several antique saws and trucks, will be on display.

• When: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. today and 1-5 p.m. Sunday.
• Where: Pomeroy Living History Farm, 20902 N.E. Lucia Falls Road, Yacolt.
• Admission: $6, $4 for children 3-11, free for children 2 and younger.
• Telephone: 360-686-3537.
• On the Web: pomeroyfarm.org.

Mount Tum Tum Native American Encampment
The event celebrates all aspects of American Indian culture, including dance, the arts and legends. It includes dancing, arts and crafts, vendors and the music of American Indian flutists. Aztec dancing at noon and 6 p.m. today. A salmon dinner will be served 5-7 tonight for a fee.

• When: 10 a.m. today and Sunday.
• Where: Amboy Territorial Park, 21400 N.E. 399th St., Amboy.
• Admission: Free.
• Telephone: 360-247-5235.

Ridgefield Fourth of July Celebration
The day-long festival includes a parade, carnival, car show, dance and live entertainment.

• Events: Pancake breakfast, hosted by the Clark County Fire & Rescue Firefighters' Association, 7-10 a.m. at Ridgefield Community Center, 210 N. Main Ave., Ridgefield. $5; $3 for children 11 and younger. Call 360-719-9215.
  
  Parade, from North Fourth Avenue and Northwest Division Street to Eighth and Pioneer streets, Ridgefield, 11 a.m.
  
  Kids' Day events, noon to 6 p.m. at Davis Park, North Main Avenue and Mill Street, Ridgefield. The event includes face painting and entertainment. Inflatable attractions will be at Overlook Park, Pioneer Street and North Main Avenue, Ridgefield.
  
  A dance will be 6-10 p.m. at Northwest Simons Street and North Third Avenue, Ridgefield.
  
  A full line-up of events is available online.
  
  
• When: Today.
• Where: Throughout Ridgefield.
• Admission: Most events free; $5 wristbands include all activities for Kids' Day.
• On the Web: ridgefield4th.com.

Vancouver Rodeo
Hundreds of cowboys and cowgirls will compete in eight events, including bull-riding, bareback riding and barrel racing.
Dances take place afterward.

• When: 5 p.m. today. Free pony rides will be offered 4-5 p.m.
• Where: Clark County Saddle Club, 10505 N.E. 117th Ave., Vancouver.
• Admission: $10-$20; $8 for seniors 62 and older, military members with identification and children 7-12; free for children 6 and younger.
• Telephone: 360-896-6654.
• On the Web: vancouverrodeo.com.